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  1. Update- Got written up at work after ph. call from boss...

    wjf00 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    If the "Boss', 'mentor', and CN are against you???? Is there a chance you may draw something from their concerns? I don't know, but if they all are expressing the same concerns, maybe you might look...

  2. "I am sorry - I refuse to float to Peds!"

    wjf00 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good for you, that was good nursing. What get's lost by those who say you should "Just go"- is the patient advocacy. Your responsibility to safely care for your patients should always outweigh...

  3. Sacramento

    wjf00 replied to knuckles63's topic in California Nursing

    It might be enough... do you have an expensive gambling

  4. why are jobs being posted if there aren't any?

    wjf00 replied to newtress's topic in California Nursing

    Maybe the postings are for nurses who are about to be fired and don't know it

  5. Is leaving the premises and coming back considered job/ patient abandonment?

    wjf00 replied to lashuna1028's topic in General Nursing

    In California, leaving without reporting off, is abandonment. Have your employer put the policy in writing, if a policy does not already exist. Then file a lawsuit (see Industrial Welfare Commission...

  6. advice for barcode scanning of infants

    wjf00 replied to kimbittybabyrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Same problem where I work. Typical situation where the "Joint Commission" works against good nursing care/judgement. The bedside nurse weighs: Pt needs uninterupted rest periods to facilitate growth...

  7. Safety

    wjf00 replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Any one with a license has the same accountability for patient care and safety. Your manager has a license and they have the same responsibility as you. What your manager can hide behind is "I did not...

  8. Male Nurses in the NICU

    wjf00 replied to ccb84's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am one of 7 males in the NICU where I work. In fact I have worked in 3 different NICU's and have never been the only male. Anecdotally I would guess that the demographics in NICU would match the...

  9. Jobless in California

    wjf00 replied to BABO's topic in California Nursing

    A big part of the problem from what I have seen is the sharp decline in 401K. In fact NO ONE I know of has retired in over a year, many have abruptly cancelled plans to retire or even come right back...

  10. What should I already know going into the Nursing Program?

    wjf00 replied to Bashful814's topic in California Nursing

    Please be aware that nursing jobs are 'cyclical'. Currently, it is very difficult to find a job as a new grad. Make plans that are realistic for post-graduation. Likely that should include moving out...

  11. A Healthcare Bubble?

    wjf00 posted a topic in General Nursing

    While everyone is aware of the real estate bubble, few see a potential new 'bubble'. Does anyone beside me sense a 'healthcare bubble'? While my prognosticating is laughable (like my football...

  12. Scope of practice

    wjf00 replied to DST2RN's topic in General Nursing

    RT is not nessasary per their scope of practice as a previous poster wrote. However, they are a very valueable member of the healthcare team. I personally think IRREPLACEABLE member of the healthcare...

  13. Kaiser

    wjf00 replied to vivicaq's topic in California Nursing

    12 hour shifts are capped by the CNA contract. Mostly 8 hour shifts at Kaiser. Studies indicate errors increase after 8 hours. So the majority of shifts at Kaiser in No. Cal. are 8 hour. Thank CNA,...

  14. Before a Code Blue!

    wjf00 replied to brissygal's topic in General Nursing

    Some downsides to the rapid response teams: ICU nurses get more work shifted to them, often without any increase in staff. 'Sicker' patients get shifted to the Med/Surg floors under the notion that'...

  15. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    wjf00 replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    Being a union rep myself I am curious why the union rep did not contact you. I insist the manager tell me what the meeting is about. Then I call the nurse and talk to them about the subject of the...

  16. What hospitals,etc. will pay for training for contract to work for them?

    wjf00 replied to tbrown00's topic in General Nursing

    Enlist. the military will train

  17. has anyone been mandated to stay over their shift

    wjf00 replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    What would have happened if you refused the admits? I have never been mandated. I think I would call ER and get a stress admit for myself. Then I would

  18. Help with NICU prioritization???

    wjf00 replied to iheartpreemies's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Every time I hear the word 'prioritize' I think of a poorly staffed unit. I gave up on prioritizing. Do all the care all the

  19. Professional organization that's less political??

    wjf00 replied to dianabay's topic in California Nursing

    If looking for an organization of Administrators who issue "White Papers", and act as obstructionists to real reform think

  20. Acuity and Ratio

    wjf00 replied to discobunni's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Generally speaking vents 1:1 (includes Cpap and Vapotherm as vents. Other ICN 1:2. Intermediate 1:3 Charge Nurse and a High Risk delivery Nurse out of the count And 1 or 2 break

  21. 12 Hr Shifts Kick My Butt

    wjf00 replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both 12 hour shifts and 8 hour shifts. I never got used to 12 hour shifts. I have seen studies that report more med errors and care errors on 12 hour shifts. Most states require...

  22. have you used chemical restraint?

    wjf00 replied to diamondmeadows's topic in General Nursing

    Vecuronium on an intubated pt to prevent extubation. Pt was severe PPHN on iNO who would expired in minutes if accidentally extubated. Considering the difficulty of reintubation and the likely...

  23. Clock out by 8am or get reprimanded!!!

    wjf00 replied to RnM21's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Seems the hospital has 3 choices. 1) Pay the OT 2)pay nurses a salary 3)Intimidate nurses into aquiessing and forgoing what is legally due

  24. Resignation Do's and Don't

    wjf00 replied to sunny17's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It may be helpful to your former co-workers on the unit to point out what management can do to improve working conditions. If you are speaking with your feet then speak

  25. nurses leaving the floor

    wjf00 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to respectfully disagree with the posters whe blame the 2 staff nurses. When the manager excused them to go to the banquet, the MANAGER accepted responsibility for care of the patients....